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LG03 JHV

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,389 mi
Last recorded114,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 JHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 114,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge wear

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 27 May 2015 78,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,114 miles

slight cracks in both rear tyres outer walls

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 73,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to offside chassis rail at rear of floorpan

Pass 28 May 2009 53,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 28,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear seat backrest distorted

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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LG03 JHV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG03 JHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG03 JHV registered?

LG03 JHV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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